Criminal Law Reform

Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma

After years of working collaboratively with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, we are proud to announce the end of indefinite solitary confinement for the vast majority of people incarcerated with death sentences in Oklahoma.

By Travis Handler

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Join the ACLU of Oklahoma as we march in the Tulsa Pride Parade! As you know, the work of the ACLU is now more critical than ever, and we want this year's parade group to be the biggest yet! Please complete the registration form to march with us on Saturday, October 17th, and we will be in contact with further details.

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Activist & attorney Mark Henricksen, to be Interim ACLU-OK Executive Director

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NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

The ACLU of Oklahoma is currently accepting nominations for the Angie Debo Civil Liberties Award and the Fran Morris Civil Liberties in Media Award to be presented at this year’s Bill of Rights Celebration

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THE DEATH PENALTY - TORTURE REFINED?

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By Randy Coyne, National Board Representative

Presently, 36 states (including Oklahoma) and the federal government are in the execution business. All of these jurisdiction

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RESTORATION OF THE ANTI-DEATH PENALTY PROJECT

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma is proud to announce the revitalization of the ACLU of Oklahoma Anti-Death Penalty Project. This project has been dormant for the past decade and members of t

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